Water power debate shapes Appalachian future in South
The article discusses Appalachian watershed power development potential near 42 million horsepower with reservoirs to store spring surplus. It notes industrial growth, moving cotton weaving closer to raw materials, forest preservation risks, and calls for research on forest cuts to sustain power expansion amid regional debates. It also references political and local concerns in Wirth Ward and broader state issues.
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Democratic controversy sparks chairing of party unity
A disputed move by Mr. Kenny and allies to eject Democrats not sharing their views provokes intra party tensions. The incident threatens harmony as papers and memorialists prepare for further protests against what some call factionalism. The Wheel ing Register and other Democratic papers are expected to respond.
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Fairmont Coal Resumes Mines To Meet Lake Trade Demand
The Fairmont Coal Company plans to store one million tons of coal at its docks and resume mining in the Fairmont and Clarkburg regions by May 15. This aims to fill a 100,000 ton dock shortage and supply lake trade through November, signaling a busy summer for miners and related industries.
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City clubs unite to push for better roads reform
Local clubs including The Civi and Good Roads join with Wil Ottier Cubs to advance community improvement. They stress organized strength and collective action to secure road progress and civic betterment for the city.
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Democrats Seem Content As Anti-Ring Republicans Take Lead
The Democrats profess happiness over the county Republican executive committee meeting. They claim the anti-ring Republicans now control the party in Harrison County and expect Democrats will lose votes as anti-Republicans align with Republicans. Observers doubt there is real solace in the shift for Democrats.
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State Campaign Echoes on West Virginia Politics
Scott Meredith of Fairmont weighs in on Senator Nathan D. Scott re election while party figures discuss platforms and nominations. The piece notes fewer federal grand jury actions recently and highlights local developments including a new factory, road improvements, and the Parkersburg convention signaling the start of the campaign season with calls for Taft allied unity. The piece mourns the deaths of Johnson Camden and Clark W. May and stresses education and party alignment ahead of the state ticket.
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Nathan D. Scott
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